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Federal government shutdowns cause economic distress for tribes
Marketplace (NPR) segment on the effects of the shutdown in tribal nations and their governments.
By treaty agreement, several tribal government offices and services receive federal funding, which is cut off during shutdowns. This affects healthcare, fire departments, and other services. The tribal governments then have to make up the difference if they have any reserve funds, or do without.
https://www.marketplace.org/2023/09/28/federal-government-shutdowns-cause-economic-distress-for-tribes/
National Native American organizations oppose federal shutdown.
https://narf.org/federal-shutdown/